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Puma became the latest company to announce it was ending its endorsement deal with former New England Patriots tight end and accused killer Aaron Hernandez, offering only a terse statement yesterday.

“Puma has ended the relationship with athlete Aaron Hernandez in light of the current situation,” spokeswoman Katie Sheptyck said via email. The athletic gear brand wouldn’t comment on the timing of its decision.

Hernandez was charged Wednesday with the murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-pro football player from Dorchester.

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